The Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, was set aside to recognize those who have been killed due to ignorance and hatred, targeted because they were trans or gender non-conforming. The first event took place in 1999 in San Francisco to honour Rita Hester, who had been brutally murdered the previous year.
UPDATE -> Due to the cancellation of the session on Monday, October 30, the series will extend one week and have its final session on Monday. december 4, 2023. Join Rob Metcalf for this 10-week series of Tai Chi Monday afternoons at 3:15pm to 4:30pm, September 11 - November 27. (Please note – there are NO CLASSES on Monday, October 9 or Monday, October 23 ). To register or for information, please contact Rob at . This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. You don’t need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi’s roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach: Qi — an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi. Yin and yang — opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.
We have 2 women’s spirituality groups where women meet monthly to contemplate life’s questions and support each other. Women’s Spirituality Group II meet monthly on the third Tuesday (September - June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm in the chapel. If interested, please reach out to Sue Ennis at:
PLEASE NOTE - the session scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 22 1:30pm - 3:00pm Join us in-person with the Rev. Jean Ward to explore the sacred bonds of belonging, relationship and reciprocity through two books: Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2013 The Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes, 2017 Registration is required as Jean sends out pre-session emails/content.
Please note November meeting will take place Wed., Nov. 22. The Explore Spirituality Council (ES) meet online the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00om – 5:00pm. If you are interested in joining the ES Council, please reach out to Governance
Our Pastoral Visitation Team offers connection and caring in several ways and meet as a group online quarterly. If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact Jan Schlee at: Our pastoral visitation ministry provide support and compassion for those who may occasionally experience difficulty in their lives, and supports our senior members when they can no longer regularly attend church.
PLEASE NOTE - the session scheduled for Tuesday, November 14 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Join us online on Zoom with the Rev. Jean Ward to explore the sacred bonds of belonging, relationship and reciprocity through two books: Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2013 The Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes, 2017
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, we gather online for Christian Meditation. In the summer months, we will meet monthly: July 3, 2024 August 7, 2024 September 4, 2024 This group is open to anyone who is interested in Meditation at any level, or are curious. All are welcome. Please email moderator, Patrick Sullivan, at to receive the Zoom login details.
Fairlawn Quilters meet weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Youth Room. If you have questions or are interested in participating, please reach out to Jill Kalehn via email at .
The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Seniors sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. The Senior Choir practice weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm – 9:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Fairlawn, has partnered with the Red Door Family Shelter, since 2007 to make the holidays a little brighter for the families sheltering there. A donation box for new, unwrapped toys and gifts will be located at the doors of the Sanctuary Sunday, November 12, 19, 26, and December 3 from 9:30-10:30am. Please note that only new items can be accepted. Cash donations may be made online or via with the memo line noted as "Red Door" or directly through your offering or Stewardship Campaign pledge. For more information, please contact Sue Ennis at .
Worship Services at Fairlawn Avenue United are on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, with Minister the Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Associate Minister Rev. Jean Ward, Director of Music – Eleanor Daley and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. If you'd like to revisit any of our online worship services, please visit our website worship page or YouTube channel.
